Rating
Popularity5
Runtime3h 32m
Release DateNovember 18, 1959
Budget$15,000,000
Revenue$164,000,000
Ben-Hur
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Overview
In 25 AD, Judah Ben-Hur, a Jew in ancient Judea, opposes the occupying Roman empire. Falsely accused by a Roman childhood friend-turned-overlord of trying to kill the Roman governor, he is put into slavery and his mother and sister are taken away as prisoners.
Production
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer(US)Status
Released
Original Language
English
Spoken Languages
English
Age Rating
All Ages
Top Cast
Key Crew
ProducerSam Zimbalist
DirectorWilliam Wyler
ScreenplayKarl Tunberg
Director of PhotographyRobert Surtees
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